Introductory Mandarin Chinese

A great opportunity to start learning Chinese (Mandarin). Students will learn to speak elementary Chinese, including Chinese pronunciation and common greetings. Students will learn to read and write pronunciation symbols (Zhu-In-Fu-Hau) and a few basic Chinese characters. Students will also be exposed to Chinese traditions and culture through cultural and academic activities. Continued participation of children and parents is expected. Once a student (child age 5 to adults) is signed up for the program, maximum effort of attendance is expected. Students 18 and older will be separated from children except for guardians with children who register for the same class. Students will be promoted to a higher level after one semester of study with a satisfactory performance. There is no prerequisite.

Class starts on January 25 and will be ending on May 10, 2025. No class on March 8, 15, and April 5. For this course, your point of contact is Program Manager, Maria Placencia at (915) 747-8474 and mgplacencia@utep.edu. If you experience any issues related to your class (such as access, instructor delays, or technical problems), please contact your Program Manager directly.